Despite both teams grabbing 35 rebounds, VCU shot the ball with accuracy going26-46 from two-point range for 56%. The Rams finished the night 7-18 from long range for 38%.

With only 8 turnovers, it was also the second consecutive game in which the Rams turned the ball over fewer than 12 times. The Colonials would finish the night with 17 turnovers leading to 22 points for the Rams.

VCU used a 16-6 run in the first half to distance themselves for the Colonials. During that run GW was held with zero field goals from the floor for seven and a half minutes.

Yuta Watanabe led the Colonials in scoring with 17 points on the night. The versatile player would also grab 7 rebonds for GW. Collin Smith would lead GW in rebounds with 8 total.

Starting GW center Tyler Cavanaugh, hampered by foul trouble, would finish the night with 6 points and 5 rebounds for the Colonials.

Jonathan Williams (11pts/5ast) was the only other Ram in double-digit scoring. Senior JeQuean Lewis would also account for 7 points and 7 assists on the night.

The Rams will travel to face the Wildcats of Davidson on Saturday, January 14th. That game is set to tip-off at 2:00pm and will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network.

Marcus is a VCU School of World Studies graduate. Upon completing his degree in 2007, Marcus joined Michael, Matt, and Mat in creating VCURamNation.com and providing content for a growing Men's Basketball fanbase.